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RE: Sicily for six nights - lots of questions....

by zebec 22 May 2012

Kat, to add to Lucapal's local expertise, we were just there for a month. Both Noto and its Baroque cousin Modica were interesting. Their…
Sicily for six nights - lots of questions....

by katgirl00 22 May 2012

Hi, all, My husband and I will be in Sicily for 6 days in June. We fly into Palermo and out of Catania. We're into food and wine, and…
RE: random musings on western Sicily

by eti 02 May 2012

Interesting. I've been to Sicily three times but always Eastern Sicily. Ragusa, Noto, Siracusa and Acireale are all wonderful, and the…
RE: Sicily-7 nights a little advice please

by neckervd 01 May 2012

May 30th: San Vito lo Capo is just a beach. The best you can do there is a full day hike in the Zangara Park (also accessible from Scopello)…
Circular Drive around Mount Etna

by patriciatbrogan 26 March 2012

Hi again, Our fortnight around Sicily is taking shape and we are spending the first 2 days of Easter weekend in Scicli near Modica, Noto…
RE: Sicily- very budget beds in beautiful places please! starting with Palermo

by lucapal 25 March 2012

If you want small villages and empty beaches...hiring a car would be a good idea. Local food is good and easy to find everywhere. Clas…
RE: Ice Cream.

by Rezinka 02 March 2012

Actually, any gelato in Corrado Costanzo Gelateria in Noto. Okay, I´d pick: Blackcherry Chocolate and Cappucino then. And Rum and rais…
RE: Sicily itinerary

by TPAL 08 September 2011

We have made this travel the last week. We spent there 8 days and with a car it is time enough to make a tour by the island. Our itinerary…
RE: Sicily itinerary

by seaneendubh 07 September 2011

I would rethink the whole hassle of hiring a car, as public transport in Sicily (or anywhere) is only the second-best way to view the…
RE: southern italy

by MTL 27 August 2011

> will rent apartment for a week in Sicily - recommendations for the best seaside village to base ourselves would be appreciated Cefalu…
RE: naples and sicily in Sept/early Oct

by seaneendubh 24 August 2011

The good news is that Sept and Oct in Sicily is beautiful weather for photography. The intense light of August that washes everything…
RE: 6 days in sicily- What to do?!

by romanasiracusa 18 August 2011

I agree! Ortigia is the place to go. Siracusa and its province have a lot to offer, from beaches to archaeological sites, and beautiful…
Re: Travel tips needed for honeymoon in Sicily

by bicoastalgal 12 July 2011

Thanks everyone! We only have 9 days there. We fly into Palermo. Figured we stay in Palermo that night and then drive east to Taromino.…
RE: Sicily, Alberobello and Southern Italy

by MTL 19 June 2011

> I've read Palmero is gross so should we choose another arrival city? I have never heard Palermo described this way. 'Gross'? what is…
RE: Acireale or other Catania day trips

by a_brit_in_ischia 20 April 2011

If not too late now.... You could easily spend a day in Siracusa, however Noto is also worth a look - so you could perhaps start with…
RE: Sicily- where to stay?

by neckervd 12 January 2011

Some of the highlights of Sicily (from East to West): Taormina, Siracusa, Ragusa, Modica, Noto, Vulcano, Lipari, Piazza Armerina, Caltaniss…
RE: Which area to stay in Sicily

by MTL 05 December 2010

Taormina is VERY touristy. Personally i think the old town of Siracusa is a much nice place to stay. Plenty of stuff in walking distance.…
RE: Advice for my big trip Rome and Sicily

by redwood99 01 November 2010

My husband and I just returned from Sicily. We stayed in Siracusa, Piazza Armerina, and near Catania. Siracusa for the town life, beautifu…
Re: Sicily - what to choose?

by maytes 31 October 2010

No car needed.Bus/train is good/convenient. In Catania stay at Katane Palace-good 3/4 star,centrally located.Must see is the fish market…
RE: Italy in April

by neckervd 08 October 2010

Read your LP guidebook and visit the places you want to see. Sicily is a good choice: a lot of History, from well preserved Greek temples…
RE: Where in Sicily is a good place to relax for 5 days

by wanderingtrader 03 October 2010

Taormina for me was nice but its a complete tourist trap. have you considered Noto, its very close to Siracusa and the baroque architecture…
RE: Sicily by car in October

by wanderingtrader 03 October 2010

I use to live in Sicily you could def see the majority of the Island in that time, renting a car would be best and would allow you more…
RE: 6 days in Sicily - what to do??

by wanderingtrader 03 October 2010

I use to live in Sicily you could def see the majority of the Island in that time, renting a car would be best and would allow you more…
RE: Where in Sicily is a good place to relax for 5 days

by seaneendubh 11 September 2010

Good idea to stop off for a few days. MTL is, as usual, right - Siracusa, especially the old part, sounds like the biz. You can easily…
RE: Day Trips for Siracusa and Noto (Sicily)

by artemis2 30 August 2010

+I don't want to wonder around alone as I wouldn't know where to go, what to visit, etc+ As MTL mentioned, you should really start to…